Wreck SS Thistlegorm

A majestic and beautiful wreck of a British merchant ship rests at the bottom of the waters of the Gulf of Suez at Shaab Ali. Built-in 1940, the British merchant ship SS Thistlegorm his destiny was to deliver supplies to the British military stationed in Africa, 5 miles off the coast of the Sinai Peninsula.

On October 6, it sank in the Red Sea during its fourth voyage was attacked by German bombers, which led to an explosion on board with accurate drops. The SS Thistlegorm had onboard motors, trucks, aircraft components, ammunition, armored vehicles, and others. The wreck offers access to richly equipped holds with loading overgrown with corals it’s length is over 120 meters.

The wreck of the SS Thistlegorm was discovered for recreational diving in the early 1990s. Since this time, SS Thistlegorm is one of the best diving sites.

Diving on the SS Thistlegorm.

Diving on this wreck, due to its size, consists of at least two dives. The first one involves admiring an underwater giant from the outside.
The deepest point is the cantilever which is approximately 32 meters deep it is the smallest part is 16 meters deep.
At a depth of 30 meters, you will see one of the locomotives that used to be aboard the SS Thistlegorm. As a result of the explosion, the ship broke (the outbreak took place in the ammunition storage), so the stern part is separated from the rest of the wreck and slightly tilted.
The propeller, the ship’s rudder, and two guns were well preserved. There is plenty of large-caliber ammunition at the site where the ship ruptured, anti-tank mines, and lightweight Universal Carrier MKII tanks overturned by caterpillars.

DESCRIPTION:

1 Day – 2 Dives Duration: 05:00 – 17:00 Certified divers only Explore the beauty of Wreck SS Thistlegorm and be amazed by its wonderful marine life.

One day onboard includes two dives with our dive guides. Lunch break between the dives.

INCLUDED:

Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & other refreshing beverages included. Vegetarian/Vegan options are also available (please notify staff in advance). Please inform staff before your arrival if you have any allergies we should be aware.

Two tanks air 12L + weights.

Private scuba diving guide.

Transportation for hotels guests in Hurghada.

What do you need ?

For your Daily Dive experience, you only need to bring your ((Swimsuit and a towel)).

Your diving certification or a photo of your diving certification  

Everything else is provided by us!

SS Thistlegorm Diving, price from Hurghada

Package
Price
1 Day, 2 Dives
230 €
Underwater Videos * Optional
50 €

*** The number of divers booking must be 5 at least and certified for 30 meter

NOT INCLUDED

Package
Price
Dive Equipment
30 €
8L Tank
10 € per tank
15L Tank
10 € per tank
Dive Computer
15 €
Torch
15 €
Nitrox
10 € per tank
Underwater Videos
50 €
Transportation from El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga 2 ways
60 € per car
Transportation from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh 2 ways
40 € per car

SS Thistlegorm Photos

Room Number

For added security, we may ask you to tell us the room number of your hotel. This acts as a secret code between you and the driver. We may also ask for a phone number in case we need further communication with you.

Transportation Time

Transportation time The Transportation time depends on the distance of your hotel and the number of guests. Nevertheless, this will be decided as soon as your reservation is confirmed. In the morning, pick-up is between 04:30 and 04:45. In the afternoon, drop-off is between 17:00 and 19:00.

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